Key Highlights
- Sabres and Flyers clash in a battle of goal streaks with Tage Thompson and Trevor Zegras leading the offense.
- Crosby aims to surpass Mario Lemieux’s record for most points in Penguins history against Ottawa Senators.
- Wild seek their sixth consecutive win as Kirill Kaprizov, Quinn Hughes, and Macklin Celebrini lead the team.
- Sharks target a fourth straight victory over Stars with Celebrini at the forefront of the attack.
NHL On Tap: Sabres, Flyers Clash in Goal Streak Battle
The Buffalo Sabres and Philadelphia Flyers face off on Thursday night in a matchup that pits goal-scoring prowess against one another. Tage Thompson of the Sabres is currently on a four-game point streak, while Trevor Zegras of the Flyers has scored in his last five games.
Thompson, who is vying for inclusion on the U.S. Olympic team at Milano Cortina 2026, extended Buffalo’s winning streak to three games with a goal against Seattle earlier this week. Meanwhile, Zegras brings a five-game point streak into the contest, having scored in his last four games.
Crosby Nears Lemieux Milestone
In another high-stakes encounter, Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins is on the brink of surpassing Mario Lemieux’s all-time points record for the franchise. Crosby currently holds 1,722 points and trails only Lemieux by one point.
The Penguins are looking to avoid a sixth straight loss when they take on the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre. Crosby has been integral in recent games despite the team’s struggles, drawing closer to the milestone with an assist in their latest game against Edmonton.
Wild Try for Sixth Straight Win
The Minnesota Wild aim to extend their NHL’s longest active winning streak to six games when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets. Kirill Kaprizov and Quinn Hughes have been key contributors, while Macklin Celebrini leads the charge with two goals in his last game.
Meanwhile, the Blue Jackets are looking to build on a recent victory against Anaheim after going through a three-game losing streak at home. Forward Tim Stutzle will play his 400th NHL game and continues a strong point streak with nine points over four games.
Sharks Go for Four in a Row
The San Jose Sharks seek to extend their winning streak to four games against the Dallas Stars, with Macklin Celebrini leading the offense. Celebrini has been on a tear, scoring two goals and adding two assists in his last game.
Dallas is looking to get back on track after a five-game losing streak and aims to keep Casey DeSmith strong between the pipes as he continues an impressive season. The Stars have not lost in regulation since October 16th.
NHL’s Top Scorers Clash at TD Garden
The Edmonton Oilers, led by Connor McDavid, meet Morgan Geekie and the Boston Bruins, with both players ranking among the league’s top scorers. McDavid is second overall in points while Geekie leads all NHL skaters in goals.
Both stars have been on hot streaks, with McDavid extending his point streak to nine games and Geekie maintaining his lead in goal-scoring. Teammate Leon Draisaitl has also been a key contributor for the Oilers.
NHL App Offers New Features
The NHL app introduces several new features including an updated Stats experience with EDGE Advanced Stats, “How To Watch” to simplify tuning-in choices, and Apple Live Activites for fans who want to set-and-forget their viewing preferences. Fans can also explore a holiday gift guide curated by the league.
Upcoming Games
- Pittsburgh Penguins at Ottawa Senators (7 p.m. ET)
- Minnesota Wild at Columbus Blue Jackets (7 p.m. ET)
- Philadelphia Flyers at Buffalo Sabres (7:30 p.m.
ET)
- New York Rangers at St. Louis Blues (8 p.m. ET)
- Dallas Stars at San Jose Sharks (10 p.m. ET)
The full schedule includes numerous matchups across the league, with key games highlighted for fans to follow.
